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A tale of forbidden romance against the backdrop of war
War doesn't only bring suffering . . . Born in Canning Town, in the heart of London's teeming dockland, red-headed Lily is a true Cockney in her zest ...
A charming tale of love and devotion against all odds
Even half a world apart, they are destined to be together . . . When 12-year-old Daisy Smith steals a carrot for Jackie Murphy, an Irish barrow-boy, a...
War isn't the only thing that could tear this family apart . . .
'A real East-End tale . . . brilliant!' - 5-STAR reader review Golden-haired, sunny-natured Amy, youngest and dearest of Annie Flanagan's lively brood...
A brilliant tale of wartime fortitude
No matter what life throws at her, she refuses to give up . . . Tiny, warm-hearted, and totally devoted to her charming rogue of a husband, Lizzie mot...
The Autobiography of Bestselling Author Lena Kennedy
The evocative, illuminating autobiography of one of Britain's best-loved novelists. Lena Kennedy was sixty-four before her first novel, MAGGIE, was ac...
A gripping tale of grit and fortitude that exposes the seedy underbelly of London's East End
She thought she'd escaped her past . . . Susan is a London slum child. Constricted by the rigid rules of the East End orphanage she is brought up in, ...
Lose yourself in this uplifting tale of hopes and dreams
Be careful what you wish for . . . Living in poverty in the Kentish marshes, young Kate dreams of a life of abundance and riches in the castle that to...
Enter a world of gas lights and horse-drawn buses, gin-soaked night clubs and fluttering lace curtains . . .
Autumn Alley: where the East End's most fascinating call their home . . . Here you'll find Maud, the formidable Irish-American suffragette; sulky Patr...
A tale of romance and intrigue in Queen Elizabeth's court
A gripping story of romance, lovers and a life filled with intrigue . . . Warm-hearted and wilful, her temper as fiery as her beautiful auburn hair, L...
An uplifting tale of grit and determination in the most desperate of circumstances
Life never turns out the way you plan . . . In the turmoil and confusion of London's East End between the wars, young Nelly Kelly soon learns that lif...
A charming, intriguing tale of unrelenting love and the struggle against poverty
A turbulent tale of a young man's growth from innocence to maturity in the harsh world of Victorian England. In the teeming heart of nineteenth-centur...
A tale of murder and intrigue in gang-ridden East London
Just one cruel twist of fate will bring his world crashing down . . . Perfect for fans of EastEnders Falling asleep on the bus after a hard day's work...
Lose yourself in the decadent and dangerous London of James I
Like a dandelion seed adrift on the wayward winds, Marcelle de la Strange is an innocent in the decadent and dangerous London of James I. When her mot...
A beautiful and moving tale of perseverance in the face of adversity
Four decades. Four generations. One World War. Raised in Stepney, the heart of London's East End, Maggie Riley is the only child of an Irish widower. ...
A fascinating story of scandal, betrayal and debauchery
Time alone would heal the sorrows of Hollinbury, bright dreams banish the old unhappy ghosts . . . The Malted Shovel, exuberant heart and soul of Holl...
And Other Stories
Encounter a wealth of lively characters and true-to-life situation in this collection of vivid and compelling stories. Ivy of the Angel reveals why an...
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A novel by the author of Kate of Clyve Shore, Owen Oliver, The Dandelion Seed, The Inn on the Marsh, Lady Penelope, and Down in our Street....
Kate, living in poverty, dreams of a life of riches in the village castle. When Lady Evelyn asks her to be her maid it is a dream come true. However, ...
Set amid the magnificence and decadence of the court of James I this is the story of lovely orphan waif Marcelle de la Strange. She flourishes as comp...
Historical romance....
Three Stories
Eleven stories. The title story tells of an elderly bag lady who becomes the centre of attention in an Oxford Street store....
This autobiography of Lena Kennedy recounts the sense of community and period that characterizes her novels. Written in three sections, the first depi...
This book looks at the formative influences that shaped the author's career. Examining the inspiration for each of her novels, she describes the long ...